Simple modification yielded 4 mpg - Toyota Yaris Forums

Bob_VT · 03-20-2009, 05:12 PM

Simple modification yielded a 4 mpg maybe more for me......

Took less than 30 minutes.........

Simple

I took off my Blizzak snows and went back to stock tires! Quieter ride and better MPG

Tamago · 03-20-2009, 05:13 PM

imagine that! :)

SailDesign · 03-20-2009, 05:34 PM

Amazing, Bob! Great find!

regal · 03-21-2009, 05:08 AM

Are there any snow tire that could be recommended for better fuel economy?

jambo101 · 03-21-2009, 07:17 AM

Oh great ,now its going to snow for sure..

SailDesign · 03-21-2009, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by regal

Are there any snow tire that could be recommended for better fuel economy?

Pretty much ANY snow tire will improve your fuel economy over sitting there spinning your wheels trying to get out of the ditch

If you think about things that way.

b_hickman11 · 03-22-2009, 10:59 PM

For better FE....move to a state that doesn't get SNOW!!!

freeridelectric · 03-23-2009, 09:31 PM

This not so simple mod will get you over hundred mpg.

Remove all gas burning and related components and put in batteries and electric motor. Based on the premise that 1 gal = 33 KWh's of electricity.
Cheers.

firemachine69 · 03-23-2009, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by regal

Are there any snow tire that could be recommended for better fuel economy?

Doubtful. Winter treads are deep and pliable, which means alot of extra weight.

voodoo22 · 03-25-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by regal

Are there any snow tire that could be recommended for better fuel economy?

I recorded my best tank overall with the Nokian rSI winter tires on, but I'm sure there are summer tires which would have done better if driven under the same conditions. I do get close to the same mileage with these Nokians as I do with the stock Bridgestones though.

03-20-2009, 05:12 PM	#1
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	Simple modification yielded 4 mpg Simple modification yielded a 4 mpg maybe more for me...... Took less than 30 minutes......... Simple I took off my Blizzak snows and went back to stock tires! Quieter ride and better MPG __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

03-23-2009, 09:31 PM	#8
freeridelectric Drives: Electric Yaris 05 Silverado,01 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 21	100 miles to the gal. This not so simple mod will get you over hundred mpg. Remove all gas burning and related components and put in batteries and electric motor. Based on the premise that 1 gal = 33 KWh's of electricity. Cheers.

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